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|Abstract = This session is aimed at inspiring African wikimedia contributors to join the decade of action for Indigenous languages (削除) as launched by UNESCO, the (削除ここまで) session will explore how Wikimedia ecosystems, such as Wikipedia, wiki data, and Wikimedia Commons can be utilized for Indigenous language documentation, education, and cultural preservation. <!-- Please add the summary of your presentation -->
|Abstract =(追記) The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the period between 2022 and 2032 as the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022-2032), to draw global attention to the critical situation of many Indigenous languages which are going extinct. (追記ここまで) This session is aimed at(追記) creating awareness of the critical state of many African languages and (追記ここまで) inspiring African wikimedia contributors to join the decade of action for Indigenous languages(追記) . (追記ここまで) (追記) The (追記ここまで) session will explore how Wikimedia ecosystems, such as Wikipedia, wiki data, and Wikimedia Commons can be utilized for Indigenous language documentation, education, and cultural preservation. <!-- Please add the summary of your presentation -->
|benefits for Indaba= 1. Increased awareness and participation of community members in sharing and promoting Indigenous content on various Wikimedia projects. E.g. Sharing their language and cultural knowledge.
|benefits for Indaba= 1. Increased awareness and participation of community members in sharing and promoting Indigenous content on various Wikimedia projects. E.g. Sharing their language and cultural knowledge.
2. Inspire efforts to document and preserve Indigenous languages on Wikimedia platforms, ensuring their digital presence and accessibility.
2. Inspire efforts to document and preserve Indigenous languages on Wikimedia platforms, ensuring their digital presence and accessibility.
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Leveraging Wikimedia Platforms for Safeguarding Indigenous Languages
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| Author(s): Franca Umasoye Igwe
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Username(s): Umasoyee
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Session type: lightning talk
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| Affiliation: Wikimedia Usergroup Nigeria
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Session track(s): GLAM, Heritage and Culture
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| Abstract:
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the period between 2022 and 2032 as the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022-2032), to draw global attention to the critical situation of many Indigenous languages which are going extinct. This session is aimed at creating awareness of the critical state of many African languages and inspiring African wikimedia contributors to join the decade of action for Indigenous languages. The session will explore how Wikimedia ecosystems, such as Wikipedia, wiki data, and Wikimedia Commons can be utilized for Indigenous language documentation, education, and cultural preservation.
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Audience : Medium (Everyone)
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| Mode: In-person
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| Special requirements: HDMI and translation for french speaking participants
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| How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region?
1. Increased awareness and participation of community members in sharing and promoting Indigenous content on various Wikimedia projects. E.g. Sharing their language and cultural knowledge.
2. Inspire efforts to document and preserve Indigenous languages on Wikimedia platforms, ensuring their digital presence and accessibility.
3. Increase content in Indigenous languages on Wikimedia platforms, promoting language diversity and representation.
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